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This is a section of a 1988 Bulletin magazine cover. This issue focused on the victories of antinuclear activists and groups, with a large focus on the Dagomys Declaration that the Pugwash Council released in September of 1988. The image shows three anti-nuclear activists with their arms linked together.

A perspective from 1988: The Third World needs scientific advancement

By Abdus Salam | Special Topics

DeepMind’s David Silver speaks to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists about games, beauty, and AI’s potential to avert human-made disasters. Photo provided by David Silver and used with permission.

DeepMind’s David Silver on games, beauty, and AI’s potential to avert human-made disasters

By Susan D’Agostino | Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Disruptive Technologies, Interviews, Nuclear Risk, Nuclear Weapons

Population’s part in mitigating climate change – A Chinese response

By Haibin Wang | Uncategorized

Winning the battle against emerging pathogens: A Nigerian response

By Oyewale Tomori | Biosecurity

Biomass energy and the implications for climate and food: The Uruguayan response

By Roberto Bissio | Uncategorized

Biomass energy and the implications for climate and food: The Brazilian response

By José R. Moreira | Uncategorized